UTD Chemistry Graduate Student Association

11/13/2025

Hello!
You're invited to join the CGSA for Friendsgiving 2025! We will have our Friendsgiving event on Friday November 21st from 5-7 pm. We will meet in the Physics Lounge on the 3rd floor of the Science Building. This is a potluck style event so please fill out this Google Sheet indicating what you will bring.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TP8QBWJTzsmHV1vG0OgTXs_RMpSt_wgmo7PHmjMsk1A/edit?gid=0 =0

09/15/2025

Today is Day 3 of our Faculty Flash Talks! Please join us from 4:00-5:15 pm in FA 2.206.
Dr. Dodani & Dr. Gevorgyan will give a brief presentation on their research.
First years, please remember to bring your Green Books to have them signed.

Please note that we will not have a session this Wednesday.

09/10/2025

Please join us today from 4:00-5:15 pm in FA 2.206 for the second day of our Faculty Flash Talk series!

The Delaney, Hariyani, & Sterling Labs will give a brief presentation on their research. First years, please remember to bring your Green Books to have them signed.

09/08/2025

Today is day 1 of our Faculty Flash Talks! Today, the D’Arcy, Meloni, & Jiang Labs will give a brief presentation on their research. First years, please remember to bring your Green Books to have them signed. Please see attached for an additional copy of the Greenbook.

Please join us today from 4:00-5:15 pm in FA 2.206. We will provide water and snacks!

09/04/2025

Hi everyone!
The GCSA will be starting our Faculty Flash Talks, where professors will give a brief presentation on their labs and research. For first years, this is a great opportunity to get to know some of the labs while you're deciding who to join (and it can fulfill your Green Book requirement).

Please join us Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15 pm in FA 2.206. We will provide refreshments.

08/01/2025

🎓✨ The CGSA Mentor-Mentee Program is BACK for 2025!
Help us welcome and support our incoming PhD students as they transition into grad life at UTD. We're looking for senior PhD students to serve as mentors—share your wisdom, build community, and make a difference.

🧪 P*s & students: Nominate mentors from your group!
💬 Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cuZ1G1cqDw

Let’s make this year’s cohort feel right at home 💚

02/26/2025

Happening Today! Come and join us!

Hello, all!
CGSA is excited to host a Global Women’s Breakfast to promote diversity in sciences. You are cordially invited to join us for a morning gathering on Wednesday February 26th at 9 a.m. in SCI 3.214. Indulge in an array of treats and beverages while we convene for an enriching discussion led by three distinguished guests from our department, who will share their remarkable journeys as female scientists in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. An open forum will follow, allowing attendees to engage and inquire. This event welcomes all students and faculty. We look forward to your participation! Let us all get together to promote and catalyze diversity in the sciences! PS: You can bring your friends from other departments!

02/24/2025

Our Global Women's Breakfast is this week! Come to listen to our special speaker panel: Dr. Torabifard, Dr. Hashimi, and Dr. Leem. 👩‍⚕️👩‍🔬

Hello, all!
CGSA is excited to host a Global Women’s Breakfast to promote diversity in sciences. You are cordially invited to join us for a morning gathering on Wednesday February 26th at 9 a.m. in SCI 3.214. Indulge in an array of treats and beverages while we convene for an enriching discussion led by three distinguished guests from our department, who will share their remarkable journeys as female scientists in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. An open forum will follow, allowing attendees to engage and inquire. This event welcomes all students and faculty. We look forward to your participation! Let us all get together to promote and catalyze diversity in the sciences! PS: You can bring your friends from other departments!

02/12/2025

Hello, all!
CGSA is excited to host a Global Women’s Breakfast to promote diversity in sciences. You are cordially invited to join us for a morning gathering on Wednesday February 26th at 9 a.m. in SCI 3.214. Indulge in an array of treats and beverages while we convene for an enriching discussion led by three distinguished guests from our department, who will share their remarkable journeys as female scientists in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. An open forum will follow, allowing attendees to engage and inquire. This event welcomes all students and faculty. We look forward to your participation! Let us all get together to promote and catalyze diversity in the sciences! PS: You can bring your friends from other departments!

11/14/2024

Hello!
You're invited to join the CGSA for Friendsgiving 2024! 🦃🍁🍂We will have our Friendsgiving event on Wednesday, November 20th from 5-7 pm. This is a potluck-style event so please fill out this Google Sheet indicating what you will bring. Feel free to bring whatever food you like even if it is not traditional for Thanksgiving.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TP8QBWJTzsmHV1vG0OgTXs_RMpSt_wgmo7PHmjMsk1A/edit?gid=0 =0

10/23/2024

Hey y'all,
The CGSA is hosting a Halloween party this Saturday and you're invited! The party will be on Saturday, October 26th from 7-11 pm at 3301 Pinion Dr. Plano Tx 75023. Snacks will be limited so please bring your favorite snacks/beverages. 👻🎃

10/18/2024

Hey y'all,
Join us at seminar today to hear our speaker Prof. Kelly Chacón. See the fliers below for details. This is the final event of our diversity, equity, and inclusion series.